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Noun — A period in which people are required to stay in a confined place or area, usually for safety during an emergency.

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How to use lockdown

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Etymology

A noun formed from the phrasal verb "lock down".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lockdown” mean?

The word “lockdown” means a period in which people are required to stay in a confined place or area, usually for safety during an emergency. In plain terms, a restriction confining people to a building or area for safety, whether in a prison, school, or wider public health emergency.

How do you pronounce “lockdown”?

“Lockdown” is pronounced LOK-down (/ˈlɑkˌdaʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “lockdown” in a sentence?

Here is “lockdown” used in a sentence: “The school went into lockdown after reports of an intruder.”

What part of speech is “lockdown”?

“Lockdown” is a noun.

Is “lockdown” a common word?

“Lockdown” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Related words

curfew shelter-in-place stay-at-home order

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